Phase stability of chrome-carbide Ni–Cr coatings in low-oxygen environments

Abstract

The thermal stability of the phases in chrome-carbide-based, wear-resistant coatings, applied by plasma and detonation gun (D-gun) devices, was investigated for applications in low-oxygen environments. It was found that current coatings using the Cr3C2 carbide in a Ni–Cr binder decomposed to lower carbides, and consumed Cr from the binder upon long-term exposure at elevated temperature. Two new coatings based on the Cr23C6 carbide were found to have excellent thermal stability, as well as excellent wear properties.